Study tests video games’ effects on older adults
By Diana Jacobson | Jan. 25, 2011UF researchers hope to find ways to improve and maintain the mental functions of older adults using something many college students are familiar with — video games.
UF researchers hope to find ways to improve and maintain the mental functions of older adults using something many college students are familiar with — video games.
The blues are back.
Although Gainesville was ranked as the fifth-meanest city toward the homeless in the U.S. in 2008, developments on the City of Gainesville/Alachua County 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness are taking steps in a positive direction.
You expect a performance when you go to the Hippodrome State Theatre, but typically the show happens inside the building.
Alachua County Commissioners are frustrated about how long it’s taken the Environmental Protection Agency to approve the Cabot-Koppers Superfund site cleanup, so it may take its case to the capitol.
If you found yourself sucked into the exotic world of Pandora in James Cameron's “Avatar,” then get ready to be sucked back in for two sequels.
Although Florida currently sits atop the Southeastern Conference standings, its players feel like underdogs.
When asked about the greatness of this season’s Southeastern Conference, Billy Donovan gave a somewhat surprising, yet enlightening, answer.
Less than two weeks after deciding to return to UF for his senior season, Janoris Jenkins was cited for possession of marijuana Saturday in Gainesville.
Last year, a lack of depth forced the Gators to shy away from the full-court press that proved effective early in the season.
After two weeks of Southeastern Conference play, the league’s hierarchy is nearly as muddled as it was on opening day.
Perhaps no position in Florida’s 2011 class has been struck harder by Urban Meyer’s departure than the offensive line, but new coach Will Muschamp and his staff are scrambling to reverse their misfortunes late in the recruiting game.
A little more than a week ago, Shara Stafford’s outlook for the season looked bright.
Already ranked No. 2 in the nation, the women’s tennis team will get a big morale and talent boost this week.
Immediately after the last round of the fall season, coach Buddy Alexander held a team meeting and told his golfers to take a week off — two, if they needed it.
Ricky Carter, the incoming president of Pride Student Union at UF, classifies himself as a “gender-queer, gay, drag queen.”
The UF Police Department has been named as one of six institutions that will serve as a national mentor to other police organizations in responding to mental health situations.
Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for student affairs, announced Monday she is leaving her post to accept the same position at Northwestern University.
Less than two weeks after deciding to return to UF for his senior season, Janoris Jenkins was cited for possession of marijuana Saturday in Gainesville.
Rhonda Lockwood is the northwest regional coordinator at CDS Family and Behavioral Health Services Inc., which runs an independent living program for foster care children.